#5B531C

Color Details

HEX
#5B531C
RGB
rgb(91, 83, 28)
HSL
hsl(52, 53%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 69%, 64%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.78:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5b531c
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail
White on #5b531c
Contrast 7.78:1 AAA
#5b531c on Black
Contrast 2.70:1 Fail
#5b531c on White
Contrast 7.78:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7c7549
#9d9877
#bdbaa4
#494216
#373211
#24210b

Complement & Analogous

#1c245a
#435a1c
#5a321c

Triadic

#1c5a51
#511c5a

Monochrome

#24210b #373211 #5b531c #9d9877 #bdbaa4 #deddd2

Analogous

#5a321c #8c7060 #5b531c #697b49 #435a1c #364816

Complementary Mix

#373211 #5b531c #9d9877 #1c245a #6b7194 #12173b

Nearby Colors

#5b531b
#5b531d
#5b530c
#5b532c

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About #5B531C

#5B531C converts to RGB(91, 83, 28) and HSL(52, 53%, 23%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#5B531C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5B531C?
RGB: 91, 83, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(91, 83, 28)
Is #5B531C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5B531C?
Complement: #1c245a.
Does #5B531C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.78:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.70:1 (Fails AA).